PDAC 2025
The world's premier mineral exploration and mining convention, bringing together thousands of companies, investors, and industry professionals. PDAC serves as the primary venue for deal-making, networking, and showcasing mining projects globally.
PDAC 2025 represents the mining industry's most significant annual gathering, typically attracting over 25,000 attendees from more than 130 countries. The four-day event features hundreds of technical sessions, short courses, and networking opportunities covering every aspect of mineral exploration and mining development. The convention serves as a critical marketplace where junior mining companies present their projects to potential investors, major mining companies scout for acquisition targets, and service providers showcase new technologies and capabilities.
The event traditionally includes the Trade Show floor where over 1,000 exhibitors display their latest innovations, from drilling equipment to software solutions. Technical sessions cover cutting-edge research in geology, metallurgy, environmental management, and mining finance. The Investors Exchange provides a dedicated forum for public companies to present to institutional and retail investors through formal presentations and one-on-one meetings.
PDAC's timing in early March makes it a crucial venue for companies to outline their upcoming field season plans and attract the capital needed for exploration programs. The convention has become increasingly important as a platform for discussing critical minerals, ESG considerations, and the mining industry's role in the energy transition. For royalty companies like Empress Royalty, PDAC provides an essential opportunity to showcase their diversified portfolios and attract new streaming and royalty opportunities from the broad array of mining companies in attendance.